Planning a weekend getaway for your girls? Treat yourself with a trip to Lexington, Kentucky at the beautiful 21c Museum Hotel. This downtown hotel offers the perfect home base for a weekend of exploring in Bluegrass country while offering delicious dining options and 24 hour art galleries for you to enjoy.

While living in Athens, Lexington was one of my favorite day-trips. It's great place to see beautiful examples of 19th century architecture like the Romanesque Revival style Oglethorpe County Courthouse; check out the latest finds at the area antique shops; you can even get some good BBQ on your way back to Athens.